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YE12 VLD

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,855 mi
Last recorded85,855 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,855 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 85,850 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 79,667 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 74,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,101 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread groves and down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,555 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished in tread groves

Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,831 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2017 35,831 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,724 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,321 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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YE12 VLD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE12 VLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE12 VLD registered?

YE12 VLD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YE12 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 VLD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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